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title: 'Autism Guide'
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date: '2026-09-07'
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# Autism Guide

## What is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, relate to others, and process information and experiences; it varies greatly between people and often requires early understanding and support to reduce later mental health difficulties.

## Understanding Autism through film

These are good videos to watch and give a rounded idea of the condition.

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/01.autism-in-children-information-film/autism-image.jpg)### Autism in Children Information Film

[Autism in Children Information Film](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/autism-in-children-information-film)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/how-to-recognise-autism-in-children/autism-image.jpg)### How to recognise Autism in children

[How to recognise Autism in children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/how-to-recognise-autism-in-children)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/what-is-autism-in-children/odd-image.jpg)### What is autism in children?

[What is autism in children?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/what-is-autism-in-children)

## Real families, Real stories

Hear and see the voices of lived experience to give you a deeper understanding of the condition.

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/a-fathers-journey-through-severe-autism/damien-autism.jpg)### A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism

[A Father’s Journey Through Severe Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/a-fathers-journey-through-severe-autism)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/being-dad-fathers-reflect-on-raising-autistic-children/Anil-father-carer.jpg)### Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children

[Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/being-dad-fathers-reflect-on-raising-autistic-children)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie/charlie-talks-about-autism.jpg)### Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie

[Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/raising-an-autistic-child/autism-carrie-and-david-14.jpg)### Raising an autistic child

[Raising an autistic child](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/raising-an-autistic-child)

## Factsheet on Autism

Easy-to-read factsheet with key points and guidance.

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/how-to-recognise-autism-in-children/autism-image.jpg)### Autism Spectrum Condition in Children

[Autism Spectrum Condition in Children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/how-to-recognise-autism-in-children)

## Tips for Teachers

Practical advice to share with your school community or use in training or briefing sessions

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/03.autism-tips-for-teachers/tylan-and-autism.jpg)### Tips for Teachers on Autism

[Tips for Teachers on Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/autism-tips-for-teachers)

## Podcasts to listen to

Useful podcasts on autism

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/a-fathers-journey-through-severe-autism/damien-autism.jpg)### A father's journey through severe autism

[A father's journey through severe autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/a-fathers-journey-through-severe-autism)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/podcast-or-girls-and-autism-barry-carpenter/supporting-girls-with-autism.jpg)### Girls and Autism

[Girls and Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/podcast-or-girls-and-autism-barry-carpenter)

## Articles and insights

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/09.conduct-disorder/fine-at-school-falling-apart-at-home-autism-masking-and-pda/woman-and-child-looking-at-sea.webp)### Autism, masking and conduct disorder

[Autism, masking and conduct disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder/fine-at-school-falling-apart-at-home-autism-masking-and-pda)

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